Opposition Calls for More Protests After Days of Deadly Clashes

DW

Senegal is facing its worst political unrest in years following the arrest of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. At least five people have been killed in clashes between protesters… Read more »

Concerns As Peace Corps Makes Fresh Push for Legal Cover

Daily Trust

A fresh move to pass a bill that will recognise the Peace Corps of Nigeria as a federal security outfit is leaping through the National Assembly, despite its rejection by President… Read more »

Exclusive - How the UN Drops Tigray Resolution After Second Attempt Failed

Addis Standard

The UN Security Council (UNSC) has dropped issuing a resolution calling for cessation of hostilities and respect for international humanitarian laws in Ethiopia's war- torn Tigray… Read more »

At Least Four Dead in Protests

DW

Angered by opposition leader Ousmane Sonko's arrest, his supporters took part in the worst civil unrest in the West African country in years. Read more »

Northern Elders Condemn Rising Spate of Insecurity Across Country

Vanguard

For the umpteenth time, concerned Northern elders have described as "appalling" the deteriorating security situation in the country, saying the situation must be addressed… Read more »

President Gets Tough With Pirate Kombis

The Herald

President Mnangagwa yesterday directed the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) to continue manning security checkpoints to ensure that only designated transport operators such as the… Read more »

Boko Haram Kills Security Personnel, Two Civilians in Borno

Vanguard

Suspected armed Boko Haram sect on Saturday evening invaded Rumirgo community of Askira Uba Local Government Area of Borno State and killed security personnel, two other civilians. Read more »

Gunmen Attack Kaduna Airport, Staff Quarters, Abduct Families

Vanguard

Staff quarters of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, at the Kaduna Airport, was attacked by gunmen who abducted some families in the wee hours of Saturday. Read more »

'Jammeh Ordered Killings of West African Migrants'

The Point

Former CDS and minister for Interior, Retired Colonel Babucar Jatta in his TRRC testimony on the 2005 West African migrants' incident, stated that the matter was a… Read more »

At least 10 Die in Bombing at Restaurant in Mogadishu

Shabelle

A car packed with explosives rammed into a popular restaurant in Somalia's capital on Friday night, and police said at least 10 people were killed and more than 30 wounded. Read more »

Online Scammers Rake in Millions From Sale of Covid-19 'Vaccines'

Nation

As countries around the world prepare to roll out the Covid-19 vaccine, scammers are making up to Sh60 million by selling the 'doses' on the black market. Read more »

Robbers Raid Service Stations

The Herald

ARMED robbers raided two service stations in Bulawayo this week and at one of them tied attendants and a security guard's hands before they started serving unsuspecting motorists… Read more »

Clashes Between Police and Protesters Continue in Dakar

allAfrica

Violence hit Dakar once again as tensions rose around the arrest of opposition figure Ousmane Sonko. Read more »

Again, Falana Denies Buying Property From EFCC

Premium Times

Mr Falana says the allegation is a renewed version of a sponsored lie. Read more »

Sonko Denies Terrorism Charges

Nairobi News

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko was on Thursday granted temporary freedom by a Kahawa court after he denied terrorism-related charges. Read more »